March 25, 2024

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March 7, 2024

There are many reasons why Texas Children’s is such a special place to work, but the Employee Recognition Celebration is chief among them. After four years, the beloved tradition returned in style on Feb. 27 to honor over 2,500 employees, ranging from 15 to 50+ years of service, for their lasting commitment to Texas Children’s.

Minute Maid Park was bursting with joy, laughter and fun – the concourse was full to the brim with employees and leaders enjoying food and swag bags, playing arcade games and bingo, and posing for the photo booths. But the party was only just beginning.

Linda Aldred, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, took to the stage to honor the outstanding members of our One Amazing Team for their contributions, getting the crowd dancing with a “Can’t Stop the Feeling” video montage featuring Texas Children’s employees. Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Wallace made quite the entrance, riding in on a classic car following the University of Houston band. Together, the two remarked on all we have accomplished together, noting major milestones in Texas Children’s history and our exciting new partnership with the Astros Golf Foundation and PGA TOUR.

Videos of honorees captured moments from their first days at work and their proudest accomplishments along the way. In a historic moment for Texas Children’s, we honored three individuals, Karol Musher, Anita Thompson and Iretta Hunter, who marked an extraordinary 50 years of service, dedicating five decades of their lives to Texas Children’s. Two of our three 50-year honorees, Karol Musher and Anita Thompson, shook hands with distinguished Emeritus Trustee member Jodie Lee Jiles and received bouquets of flowers and endless thanks for dedicating their careers to Texas Children’s.

The program ended with a flashy fireworks display and the celebration continued on the concourse. Take a look at all the fun in the photo gallery below and click here to watch a recap video!

To all our honorees, we thank you for your longstanding commitment to Texas Children’s. You embody our core values and serve our mission nobly, and we are grateful for your devoted service! Please submit your celebration photos, including photos with Mark Wallace and other honorees, by sharing them with HRCommunications@texaschildrens.org.

January 23, 2024

After a years-long hiatus of one of Texas Children’s most beloved events, long-tenured team members and recipients of special awards will receive the red-carpet treatment in February when the Employee Recognition Celebration (ERC) returns with the largest number of honorees in history at a new venue.

More than 2,200 team members will be honored at the 2024 ERC, held on February 27 at Minute Maid Park for employees who reached a significant career milestone of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of service in 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023.

Team members who received a special award in 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023 will also be honored at the ERC this February – including Best of the West, Caught You Caring, Shining Star, and Super Star recipients system-wide.

‘We’re planning a celebration unlike any other our team members may have seen, heard about, or experienced in the past, filled with the same warmth and appreciation that has always made the celebration so special,’ said Executive Vice President and CHRO Linda Aldred, who has participated in nearly every ERC since the event began at Texas Children’s more than 30 years ago.

Additional information about the ERC, including the full list of honorees and program schedule, will be provided to participants and shared via Connect as the big day approaches.

‘As our system grows to serve more communities and families, it is more important than ever to cherish the values and traditions that have made Texas Children’s an incredible place to give and receive care for generations,’ Aldred said. ‘The Employee Recognition Celebration has always reflected the best of who we are.’

December 22, 2022

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December 20, 2022

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December 14, 2022

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December 12, 2022

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